[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lover's Lane

Published on 2015/06/06

Ever wonder what Joseon royals ate?, how to make fresh Kimchi, Jin Joo mixes herbs for her Hottoek, and 5 alternatives to the Korean BBQ.

"Baechu Geotjeori (Fresh Kimchi)"

Fancy your Kimchi fresh without fermentation? Hyosun over at Korean Bapsang has the recipe you need for your summer supply. As always, there are simple steps to follow and there are plenty of stunning photographs pointing the way. Enjoy!

…READ ON KOREAN BAPSANG: http://www.koreanbapsang.com/2015/06/baechu-geotjeori-fresh-kimchi.html

"Mint and Basil Hottoek?!"

There are herbs aplenty in Jin Joo's latest post on Kimchimari as she shows us all how to make Hotteok: a sweet Korean dessert pancake that looks yummy beyond belief. Grab some rosemary, mint, basil and sage and get to it!

…READ ON KIMCHIMARI: http://kimchimari.com/2015/06/05/mint-and-basil-hottoek/

"[Korean Food Culture Series - Part 4] Royal Cuisine"

This is an interesting piece by Visit Korea that showcases some of the royal grub enjoy on "celebrity occasions" during the Joseon era. Did you know, for example, that King Gojong didn't touch alcohol and enjoyed ox bone soup? Or that King Sunjong didn't have strong teeth and so preferred soft food?

…READ ON VISIT KOREA: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=258977

"Exploring beyond Korean BBQ: 5 K-foods you must try, part 1"

In this feature Tae Hong calls on us all to step out of our comfort zone and try these 5 other dishes once in a while (instead of the delicious default that is the Korean BBQ): Ganjang Gejang, Jeon, Soondae, Budae Jjigae and…

…READ ON THE KOREA TIMES: http://www.koreatimesus.com/exploring-beyond-korean-bbq-5-k-foods-you-must-try-part-1/